CST PRACTICE EXAM B AND A 2024/2025 WITH 100% ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST?
- ANSWER✔✔CYANOSIS
List in order the sequence of induction for general anesthesia: -
ANSWER✔✔leads placed on the patient
patient is prompted to breathe 100% oxygen
induction agent is given through an I.V.
patient is intubated
anesthetic gas agent is selected and applied
Place the following phases of wound healing by first intention in correct
order from first to last: - ANSWER✔✔Inflammatory
proliferation
remodeling
When preparing endoscopic cameras for ethylene oxide sterilization,
which of the following monitoring processes would be utilized to ensure
,all parameters of sterilization were met? - ANSWER✔✔biological
indicator
Which of the following rongeurs is used to expand the antrostomy in a
Caldwell-Luc procedure? - ANSWER✔✔Kerrison
The surgical technologist in the scrub role should remain sterile
following which of the following surgical procedures? -
ANSWER✔✔Carotid endarterectomy
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator
and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. Which of the following is
the BEST action to take at this time? - ANSWER✔✔Regown and
reglove the surgeon.
Local anesthetics containing epinephrine should NEVER be used in
which of the following areas? - ANSWER✔✔Ddigits and penis
To prevent contamination at the end of a surgical procedure, which of
the following should be removed LAST by the surgical technologist in
the scrub role? - ANSWER✔✔Surgical gloves
During a procedure, a surgical technologist notices a hole in his glove.
Which of the following should be done next? - ANSWER✔✔Change
the glove using the open-gloving technique.
,Which of the following is an unexpected occurrence that involves
physiologic or psychologic injury or death? - ANSWER✔✔Sentinel
event
Which of the following is a benign fluid-filled sac that develops in the
anterior testis? - ANSWER✔✔hydrocele
When a cholecystectomy is performed, which of the following
anatomical structures must be preserved? - ANSWER✔✔common duct
Which of the following procedures treats a congenital obstructed lesion
found at the distal end of an infant's stomach? -
ANSWER✔✔pyloromyotomy
When inflating a 5-cc balloon on a Foley catheter, which of the
following would be the MOST appropriate choice? - ANSWER✔✔8-10
mL of sterile water
The tissue that covers bones and provides movement to the skeletal
system is - ANSWER✔✔muscle.
When donning gloves using the open-gloving technique, the ungloved
hand will touch the. - ANSWER✔✔folded edge of the cuff of the glove.
Which of the following is MOST resistant to sterilization processes? -
ANSWER✔✔Spore
, During a herniorrhaphy, the abdominal area that is bound by the rectus
abdominis muscle, the inguinal ligament, and the inferior epigastric
vessels is the - ANSWER✔✔Hesselbach triangle.
Which of the following instruments may be used to extend the
arteriotomy during carotid endarterectomy? - ANSWER✔✔Potts-Smith
When an anesthetized patient's position is changed from lithotomy to
supine, the patient's legs should be lowered slowly to prevent which of
the following? - ANSWER✔✔Hypotension
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the -
ANSWER✔✔epiphyseal plate.
pad-like sac or cavity that prevents friction within a joint is known as a -
ANSWER✔✔Bursa
A resectoscope is used to resect the - ANSWER✔✔Prostate
A cardiac arrest occurs during a procedure, and the surgeon is
resuscitating the patient. What is the responsibility of the surgical
technologist in the scrub role during this time? - ANSWER✔✔Remain
sterile and maintain the sterile field.
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